At its council meeting on Feb. 16, Perth County council adopted the 2023 capital and operating budgets in principle, after presentations from staff.
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‘Less formal approach’: Council affirms support for 2024 Wingham Homecoming, encourages community-based organizing efforts
It appears North Huron council has changed its tune towards how the proposed 2024 Wingham Homecoming event should be organized.
Commissioner: federal government met threshold to invoke Emergencies Act
Public Order Emergency Commissioner Paul Rouleau says the federal government did in fact meet the “very high” threshold required to invoke the Emergencies Act last winter in response to “Freedom Convoy” protests in downtown Ottawa.
Reeve says 2024 Wingham Homecoming will take place, despite comments in the community
A social media post informing the town that the 2024 Wingham Homecoming event is cancelled caused an uproar in the community, however Reeve Paul Heffer says the event will take place as scheduled next year.
Drives take 2-1 series lead in WOAA Senior A semis
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives are two wins away from booking their ticket to the WOAA Senior A Hockey League championship round following a narrow 2-1 victory over the Shelburne Muskies in Game 3 on Feb. 12.
Ceremonial puck drop
Palmerston’s Leah Herrfort dropped the ceremonial puck prior to the Mitchell Hawks’ home PJHL matchup against the Wingham Ironmen on Feb. 11. Herrfort was instrumental in helping Team Canada to women’s hockey gold at the World University Games in Lake Placid in January, racking up four goals and fou
LDSS junior girls’ volleyball team concludes regular season
The Listowel District Secondary School junior girls’ volleyball team concluded its winter regular season schedule on Feb. 9 with a home matchup against top-seeded St. Michael Catholic Secondary (9-0), with the Lightning (5-4) falling in straight sets, 10-25, 10-25. Despite the loss, LDSS advanced to
Cyclones take two of three with playoffs looming
Despite a momentum-halting loss to the Stratford Warriors on Sunday afternoon, the Listowel Cyclones are gradually rounding into playoff form after winning two of their three games last week.
Listowel U9 Tier 2 squad wins tight game against Minto
The Listowel Cyclones U9 Tier 2 team travelled north to Palmerston on Feb. 7 to take on the Minto Mad Dogs. Minto got out to an early 1-0 lead, but the Cyclones stormed back with three unanswered goals to win 3-1.
LDSS junior boys advance to Huron-Perth basketball semis
The LDSS Lightning have booked their spot in the Huron-Perth Athletic Association final four, after earning a convincing 48-31 win over the St. Marys Salukis in junior boys’ high school playoff basketball action on Feb. 13.
Soo Greyhounds call up Gowanstown-born rookie Tate Vader
Tate Vader got the chance to officially pull on the red and white jersey of the Soo Greyhounds last week, when the Gowanstown-born forward made his first appearance in the Ontario Hockey League for three games.
Knox Presbyterian Church to hold pancake supper, Feb. 21
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Knox Presbyterian Church of Listowel will be hosting a pancake supper from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meal will consist of sausages and pancakes as well as scrumptious desserts. It is a “pay what you can” event and those who are in need of a meal are encouraged to attend, fo
Kinsmen prepare for Paddyfest celebrations, announce parade route
At their Feb. 13 meeting, North Perth council received correspondence from the Listowel Kinsmen in preparation for two of this year’s Paddyfest events.
Snow sculpture contest on until Feb. 20
Creative snow sculptures have been appearing around North Perth as the Municipality hosts their annual Snow Sculpture Contest on until Feb. 20. To participate in the contest or to get more information, visit the Recreation, Facilities and Programs page on the municipality’s website. Pictured above i
Let us eat our chicken, please
Hey, I am new to town, just moved in six months ago to Knox Listowel and I am a bit embarrassed something I love that I really enjoy about living here.
